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$71+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SEA
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$150
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$71
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$431
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Washington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/57:00 amDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 48mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/129:38 amPDX - DSM
Nonstop3h 15mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/15$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/218:17 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Wed 4/306:00 amSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2910:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/53:20 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:20 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Mon 5/266:35 amPDX - DSM
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:11 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/138:45 amPDX - DSM
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$299
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/212:50 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/247:01 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop16h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:32 amDSM - SEA
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/111:10 amSEA - DSM
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/13$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:17 amDSM - GEG
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:02 amGEG - DSM
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/46:53 amDSM - GEG
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Wed 10/87:21 pmGEG - DSM
2 stops12h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/14$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/185:23 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Wed 6/2510:40 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/14$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:00 amDSM - PDX
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/812:07 amPDX - DSM
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:11 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/125:15 amSEA - DSM
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$358

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Washington that are best for you.

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

7:00 am-8:48 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Portland

Sun 10/12

9:38 am-2:53 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$142

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

7:20 pm-12:44 am

1 stop7h 24m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/7

6:24 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$188

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

7:20 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 18m

Portland

Mon 5/26

6:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$270

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

5:11 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Portland

Tue 5/13

8:45 am-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$299

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Thu 5/29

10:21 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 04m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 6/6

3:20 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$309

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

7:17 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Spokane

Wed 10/8

6:02 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$317

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

6:53 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Spokane

Wed 10/8

7:21 pm-10:18 am

2 stops12h 57m

$322

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

3:33 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Portland

Sun 6/29

6:39 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$325

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 6/18

5:23 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 6/25

11:50 pm-9:38 am

1 stop7h 48m

$335

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

5:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 39m

Portland

Sun 6/8

12:07 am-9:07 am

1 stop7h 00m

$353

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Washington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to WA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Washington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to State of Washington as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of Washington ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit State of Washington when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of Washington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Des Moines to Washington have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Washington. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to State of Washington one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to State of Washington are Allegiant Air ($71), Frontier ($89), and American Airlines ($143).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to State of Washington consider Des Moines - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Des Moines - Portland or Des Moines - Spokane as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Washington that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Washington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Washington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$486Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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